Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 10, 2020

Over my 15+ years as an administrative professional and project manager, I found one tool to be indispensable for getting the answers I need and crossing things off my list. And that is… using the email subject line. Happy emailing! And it all comes down to a simple formula… CALL TO ACTION + DATE + DESCRIPTOR.

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Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 24, 2020

With these 3 tips, you will greatly reduce the most common email writing errors without dedicating a ton of time proofreading and editing. After you’ve drafted your email, step away for a moment. Then come back to the email for a quick review. If your email mentions an attachment or links, did you remember to include them?

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

EAs will often have random projects that require them to collaborate with other departments - it’s essential to maintain those human connections. A Reliable System for Tracking Tasks We’re not going to suggest one “right” system for how you manage tasks. Some people prefer a paper diary or a system of sticky notes.

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Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 3, 2020

Like it or not, email is still our default form of communication and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Sure, you can add in various collaboration and communication tools, but you’re not going to completely get rid of emails. Too many new emails. Bottom line, you should have an email signature.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 28, 2023

Please help me write a professional email to my boss, the senior managing partner, to ask for funds to attend the Project Management Learning Lab in September. The email should explain why this training is a valuable investment for my organization and the benefits I will receive from attending. tools to be used.

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Worxbee

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Agree on a communication system In a remote environment, clear communication begins with an effective system and channels through which to communicate. Email messaging. Project management tools (including the ability to leave notes and assign tasks). Is it via email? Here’s our summary: #1.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

So, whether you’re a coworking space manager looking to simplify your operations or an entrepreneur considering entering the coworking industry, this guide is here to help you make an informed decision. andcards Efficiently managing a coworking space should be easy, and that’s exactly what andcards aims to help operators do.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Communication Introduce them to the company’s communication channels and email distribution lists. Set up a branded email for the new hire, complete with an appropriate title and auto-signature.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

She has a 3-point system for managing email: first pass. Third pass, Defer to tasks anything remaining that requires focus and project management. She said admins need to FOCUS more and observe “cones of silence” to get work done. Second pass, Do (as in under two minutes).

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Depending on the team dynamic, this may look like a survey form, contributing to a shared document, or simply sending an email to a point of contact. Keep the Project Debrief positive by moderating the conversation toward constructive feedback. Then consolidate all feedback to be reviewed during the session.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It pains me to announce that my grand experiment with using electronic time management systems has officially come to an end (sort of). You see, for the past several years, I’ve been using a variety of tech tools to help organize my life and work—appointments, tasks, projects and more. To access online systems, you have to (duh!)

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Cloud-based project management software has revolutionized how companies manage their workflows, time-tracking, and communications for years now. In short, gone are the days of keeping track of umpteen email threads and Slack chats to stay on top of your team’s progress. They can even aid in forecasting future growth.

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BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 31, 2023

There are many ways to go about this, including time-tracking apps, project management software, timesheets, screenshots, spreadsheets, and asking team members to track their own progress. However, there’s a difference between trust and having no system for accountability. How many emails do they send & receive in a day?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

She is the founder of Delegate Solutions, a delegation company, and the creator of the “Delegate Freedom System,TM” which has helped thousands of busy entrepreneurs master delegation and finally reclaim their time. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. The author of Let It Go!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

Just forward your confirmation emails to the app (hotel, rental car, airline tickets, etc.), Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. You can update statuses, track time and tasks, and get real-time updates on all your projects.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 31, 2022

‍ Lynn secured her undergraduate business degree with a triple major in International Business, Management and MIS (Management Information Systems) from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. ABOUT LYNN. LEAVE A REVIEW.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Use the Pending Reply label to mark emails you’ve responded to and require a response from the other person. Take this a step further and BCC yourself on information requests you initiate and flagging your own email in your inbox. Whatever reminds you that you need to handle whatever is being requested in the email.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Use the Pending Reply label to mark emails you’ve responded to and require a response from the other person. Take this a step further and BCC yourself on information requests you initiate and flagging your own email in your inbox. Whatever reminds you that you need to handle whatever is being requested in the email.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 10, 2009

And it’s sweet because now I get to discuss my ultimate, favorite topic: T, for Time-based, which has a great deal to do with project management. And project management is what I do best. In other words, a project is fully time-based. A project is not about checking your emails each day.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 22, 2016

As a result, my email went from around 30 a day to well over 150. I already knew the theories of inbox zero, yet here I was, drowning in email. A few of the stupid things I tried to manage the e-mail: * Folders. . This made finding a specific email very time consuming. My system uses two e-mail folders ONLY.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Are you tired of trying to keep track of projects via Excel spreadsheets and Gmail? If so, it’s time to introduce yourself to the ever-growing world of cloud-based project management software. With the right app, you can keep track of everything related to your project in one convenient location. Project creation.

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If so, then you know how hectic project management can be at times, especially if you don’t have a centralized platform to keep track of your tasks. That’s not to mention how difficult communication can be if you use email. Yet, how do you know which one is right for your business? calendar view, Gantt charts, etc.).

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Next, you need to setup your account with your username, email address, and password. Project Management. Make sure to add it to your email signature and reference lists, too. Remember, your URL is a representation of you and your personal brand. Choose something that reflects your professionalism. Contact or Contact Me.

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 5, 2020

For example, stacks of mail, unpacked boxes, unread email, a full but clean dishwasher. Things pile up and suddenly getting through the pile is no longer a task – it’s a project. Here are a few of my favorites: Inbox Management: Don’t let unread email pile up. Clean Dishes: We’ve all done it. Don’t fret.

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 5, 2020

For example, stacks of mail, unpacked boxes, unread email, a full but clean dishwasher. Things pile up and suddenly getting through the pile is no longer a task – it’s a project. Here are a few of my favorites: Inbox Management: Don’t let unread email pile up. Clean Dishes: We’ve all done it. Don’t fret.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

We’re buried in emails. Instead, take a careful look at all your website and email copy to ensure you’re covering the 5 W’s – who, what, where, when, why (eh – throw in the how too!) Jen Lawrence is a productivity and systems expert passionate about creating ease through systems.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

TIP 1: Canned Emails + Snippets. Create templated emails or snippets of text to answer frequently asked questions, inquiry responses, or additional information that may be requested. These are super easy to set up in any email client and mass emailing provider ( psst, my favorite is Convertkit.). But where do you start?

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

TIP 1: Canned Emails + Snippets. Create templated emails or snippets of text to answer frequently asked questions, inquiry responses, or additional information that may be requested. These are super easy to set up in any email client and mass emailing provider ( psst, my favorite is Convertkit.). But where do you start?

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

We want to live off referrals instead of sinking money into online ads and robust marketing systems. Do you answer emails quickly? Are you using the best systems/tools possible for your business to deliver products and services thoroughly? Just start with the 3 E’s. EASE OF DOING BUSINESS. EFFICIENT DELIVERY.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

I can’t tell you how many people are shocked to hear that, as a systems expert, I still do quite a bit of work manually. Sure, your system can send out emails precisely at the right time, but does it send a super cheery message in the middle of a national crisis? Sound like a contradiction? Not if you zoom out a little.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

I can’t tell you how many people are shocked to hear that, as a systems expert, I still do quite a bit of work manually. Sure, your system can send out emails precisely at the right time, but does it send a super cheery message in the middle of a national crisis? Sound like a contradiction? Not if you zoom out a little.

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Worxbee

MAY 18, 2023

While the fundamentals of effective management remain unchanged, virtual managers must possess a distinct set of skills to ensure productivity, motivation, and engagement within their teams. We will delve into the seven essential virtual leadership skills that every manager should cultivate to thrive in the virtual work environment.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If you’re ready to hit reset on your work systems, start with these three areas. A few options we discussed were reducing the frequency, moving “status update” meetings to email updates, and eliminating certain meetings altogether because we had a tool that kept communication and productivity flowing (such as ClickUp.) Learn more here.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

We’re buried in emails. Instead, take a careful look at all your website and email copy to ensure you’re covering the 5 W’s – who, what, where, when, why (eh – throw in the how too!) Jen Lawrence is a productivity and systems expert passionate about creating ease through systems.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Team collaboration can be a real challenge if you’re still using written to-do lists and communicating through email. Not only that, but keeping up with dozens of email threads is a remarkably inefficient way to handle task management, not to mention that it’s a huge hassle. What is ClickUp? What’s that? What is Asana?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 28, 2016

As a business owner, you’ll want to check in with your remote workers on a pretty regular basis, either through scheduled phone calls or with email updates. To do this, check out the following tips: Provide Telecommuters with a Smartphone.

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BMT Office Administration

APRIL 22, 2024

For example, a solid timesheet approval system will help you stay on budget, and you can gain insights into your workforce’s productivity. If an employee completes their timecard electronically, it’s normal for them to submit it to their manager via email.

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